Commercial drone operations in Miami-Dade County require FAA Part 107 certification. Pilots must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate. Additional authorizations needed for controlled airspace near Miami's multiple airports.
Commercial drone operations in Miami-Dade County require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Pilots must pass an aeronautical knowledge test and maintain their certificate with recurrent testing every 24 months. Operations near Miami International Airport, Opa-locka, Homestead Air Reserve Base, and other airports require Part 107 airspace authorizations through LAANC or the FAA DroneZone. Night operations, flights over people, and flights beyond visual line of sight require additional waivers. Florida law under §330.41 preempts local commercial drone regulation. Real estate photography, inspections, and surveying are common commercial uses in Miami-Dade.
Operating commercially without Part 107 certification carries FAA civil penalties up to $27,500. Airspace violations near airports may result in criminal prosecution.
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